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Longsword is originally from Yorkshire in Northern England and is characterised by men holding flexible metal or wooden swords and weaving complex patterns.
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Longsword is originally from Yorkshire in Northern England and is characterised by dancers (typically 6 or 8 per set) holding flexible metal or wooden swords and weaving complex patterns.
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Latest revision as of 08:01, 17 April 2024

Longsword is originally from Yorkshire in Northern England and is characterised by dancers (typically 6 or 8 per set) holding flexible metal or wooden swords and weaving complex patterns.

Stephen D. Corrsin's Sword Dance History Research Site